“The Oldest Person in the World” Is the Start of a Never-Ending Reflection on Time

(L–R) Atlas Green and Sam Green attend the Q&A for “The Oldest Person in the World” by Sam Green, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by
“Josephine” Explores the Lingering Impact of Violence Through a Child’s Eyes

“Josephine” unfolds from a moment that fractures childhood innocence: An 8-year-old girl witnesses an act of violence, and her sense of safety never fully returns.
“One In A Million” Charts the Refugee Experience Through the Eyes of One Extraordinary Girl

The film chronicles Isra’a’s journey from Syria to Germany and back again as she grows into adulthood.
What to Watch at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival: Stories About Nature and Us

This collection of short films and features explores environmental change, catastrophe, and opportunity, reminding us that we are a part of nature as well as a force that shapes it.
“TheyDream” Finds Beauty in the Art of Letting Go

William David Caballero and Milly Caballero attend the “TheyDream” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by
Real-Life Stories Take Many Forms in the Documentary Short Film Program

Seven short films united by a commitment to advancing the art of independently produced nonfiction film.
A Moving Road Trip Across the American West in “Hot Water”

A mother and son journey west in the funny and moving “Hot Water.”
“LADY” Is Olive Nwosu’s Love Letter to Lagos

By Ramona Flume
The sold-out crowd at the Library Center Theatre was transported to the sprawling seaside city of Lagos on Thursday, January 22, for Olive Nwosu’s brilliant debut feature, LADY,
A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure”

The beautiful, devastating documentary “Closure” follows a family’s search for their missing son.
“Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” Is a Portrait of Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian

Maria Bamford attends the “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22, 2026, in Park City, Utah.